Medical Assistant at Fairfax Family Practice Centers PC

Arcola, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Administrative Activities, Team Huddles, Health Education, Vital Signs, Clinical Decision Support, Testing Requirements, EMR Applications, Basic Computer Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Confidentiality, Prioritization, Blood Draws, Patient Interviews, Clinical Procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Fairfax Family Practice Centers (FFPC) is seeking Medical Assistants to join our team. The clinical support team members are a crucial part of our healthcare organization. Fairfax Family Practice Centers is an independent family medical practice, established over 50 years ago. With nine offices in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and a dedicated team of primary care providers, we have a rich history of supporting graduates in their journey toward medical school by providing valuable clinical exposure and hands-on experience within our team-based model of care. We offer a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care to our community. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of patient care and administrative activities to assist the medical team, patients and staff. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong, lasting patient relationships while working in a supportive and well-structured practice environment. Responsibilities and Duties: Performs a variety of patient care and administrative activities to assist providers. Assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. Participates in team huddles or other established team communication. Determine the patient’s health education needs at huddles and provider visits. Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking the patient’s history and vital signs. Evaluates clinical outcomes by reviewing clinical decision support tool on a regular basis and takes action per established primary team goals. Instructs patient in basic testing requirements (i.e PFTs, clean catch urines, and fingersticks). Supplies provider with necessary forms and information to accomplish visit. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments according to policy and procedure manual and/or as instructed. Cleans up exam and treatment and rooms after patient encounter. Sets up for sterile procedures. Enters vital signs into the patient’s chart. Verifies chief complaint. Maintains and restocks every exam rooms as needed. Performs routine blood draws in the office. Performs patient interviews as it pertains to the reason for the patient’s visit. Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician Maintains timely flow of patients. Assists with clinical procedures done by providers in the office as needed. Participates in QA activities. Other relevant tasks and duties that are reasonably consistent with the above. Basic Skills and Competencies: Demonstrates a professional demeanor. Maintains effective communication between leadership, providers, staff and patients. Possesses time management and organizational skills. Adheres to corporate policies and procedures. Adheres to office specific policy and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks in an efficient manner. Is proficient with EMR applications. Is proficient in basic computer skills, including email, web browsing, and online communication tools. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited college preferred Experience: Preferred 2 years’ experience in a medical office practice or hospital setting. Experience in primary care practice preferred. Certificate/License: CPR required.

Responsibilities

Medical Assistants perform various patient care and administrative tasks to support providers, including assisting in primary health care delivery and patient management. Key duties involve preparing patients for examination, taking histories and vital signs, instructing on basic testing, and maintaining clinical flow.